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Department of Commerce
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93 bills carry this term in the covered Congresses.
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Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 671.
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Sexual Harassment and Assault Prevention Improvements Act of 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Chesapeake Bay Watershed Advancement for Training, Education, Restoration, and Science (WATERS) Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- H.R. 9770 (119th) Jul 22, 2026
Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes.
Received in the Senate.
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NO FAKES Act of 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 446.
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Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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AI OVERWATCH Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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Export Controls Enforcement Act
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 41 - 3.
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BIS STRENGTH Act
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 42 - 2.
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FISH Act of 2025
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Unanimous Consent.
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Fighting Foreign Illegal Seafood Harvests Act of 2025
Held at the desk.
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Chesapeake WATERS Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- H.R. 6938 (119th) Jan 23, 2026
Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-74.
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AI OVERWATCH Act
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 42 - 2.
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Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act
Became Public Law No: 119-65.
- H.R. 5371 (119th) Nov 12, 2025
Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-37.
- S. 2882 (119th) Oct 9, 2025
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026
Motion by Senator Schumer to reconsider, under the order of 10/9/2025, not having voted on the prevailing side, the vote by which the third cloture motion on the motion to proceed to S. 2882 was not invoked (Record Vote No. 557) entered in Senate.
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SAFE Orbit Act
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 170.
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Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 228.
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Combating CCP Labor Abuses Act of 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 129.
- H.R. 4275 (119th) Jul 23, 2025
Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 122.
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NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- H.R. 1 (119th) Jul 4, 2025
An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Became Public Law No: 119-21.
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Coordinated Federal Response to Extreme Heat Act of 2025
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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NO FAKES Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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NO FAKES Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- H.R. 1968 (119th) Mar 15, 2025
Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025
Became Public Law No: 119-4.
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Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025
Held at the Desk
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CUTS Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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Coordinated Federal Response to Extreme Heat Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Red Snapper Act of 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Red Snapper Act of 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Inflation Reduction Act of 2025
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Financial Services, Science, Space, and Technology, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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SAFE Orbit Act
Held at the desk.
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Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act
Held at the desk.
- H.R. 10545 (118th) Dec 21, 2024
American Relief Act, 2025
Became Public Law No: 118-158.
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Bipartisan Keep America Open Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
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To require the Secretary of Commerce to establish a grant program to foster enhanced coexistence between ocean users and North Atlantic right whales and other large cetacean species.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 118-837, Part I.
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Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Red Snapper Act
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 606.
- H.R. 9747 (118th) Sep 26, 2024
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025
Became Public Law No: 118-83.
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Economic Development Reauthorization Act of 2024
By Senator Carper from Committee on Environment and Public Works filed written report. Report No. 118-233.
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Combating Human Rights Abuses Act of 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- H.R. 9494 (118th) Sep 18, 2024
Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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NO FAKES Act of 2024
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Spectrum Auction Reauthorization Act of 2023
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 526.
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A bill to require the Secretary of Commerce to establish a grant program to foster enhanced coexistence between ocean users and North Atlantic right whales and other large cetacean species.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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NO FAKES Act of 2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 444.
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Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 482.
- H.R. 897 (118th) Jul 9, 2024
Alabama Underwater Forest National Marine Sanctuary and Protection Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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CUTS Act
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committees on Appropriations, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- H.R. 4510 (118th) May 16, 2024
NTIA Reauthorization Act of 2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Chesapeake Bay Science, Education, and Ecosystem Enhancement Act of 2023
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 359.
- H.R. 886 (118th) Mar 12, 2024
Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 346.
- H.R. 4366 (118th) Mar 9, 2024
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-42.
- H.Res. 1061 (118th) Mar 6, 2024
Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to H.R. 4366, with an amendment.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- H.R. 7463 (118th) Mar 1, 2024
Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-40.
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Strengthen Wood Product Supply Chains Act
Subcommittee Hearings Held
- H.R. 2872 (118th) Jan 19, 2024
Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.
Became Public Law No: 118-35.
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Eliminate Congressional Slush Funds Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
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Combating Human Rights Abuses Act of 2023
Held at the desk.
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Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act
Held at the desk.
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Commercial Space Act of 2023
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 17.
- H.R. 6363 (118th) Nov 17, 2023
Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024
Became Public Law No: 118-22.
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Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 869 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5893 and H.R. 5961. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5893, under a structured rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 5961 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit.
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SAFE Orbit Act of 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Sexual Harassment and Assault Prevention Improvements Act of 2023
Subcommittee Hearings Held
- H.R. 5860 (118th) Sep 30, 2023
Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act
Became Public Law No: 118-15.
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CEDS Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
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AQUAA Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
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NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Chesapeake Bay Science, Education, and Ecosystem Enhancement Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 132.
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AQUAA Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Marine Fisheries Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Listing Endangered and Threatened Species and Designating Critical Habitat".
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 72.
- H.R. 3746 (118th) Jun 3, 2023
Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023
Became Public Law No: 118-5.
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Accurate Map for Broadband Investment Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
- H.J.Res. 39 (118th) May 24, 2023
Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Commerce relating to "Procedures Covering Suspension of Liquidation, Duties and Estimated Duties in Accord With Presidential Proclamation 10414".
The Chair directed the Clerk to notify the Senate of the action of the House.
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Spectrum Coexistence Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
- S.J.Res. 23 (118th) May 15, 2023
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Marine Fisheries Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Listing Endangered and Threatened Species and Designating Critical Habitat".
Held at the desk.
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FISH Act
Subcommittee Hearings Held
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Accurate Map for Broadband Investment Act of 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Agency Accountability Act of 2023
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, the Budget, and Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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RESTRICT Act
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Interagency Patent Coordination and Improvement Act of 2023
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 18.
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Harmful Algal Bloom Essential Forecasting Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries.
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A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Commerce relating to "Procedures Covering Suspension of Liquidation, Duties and Estimated Duties in Accord With Presidential Proclamation 10414".
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Inflation Reduction Act of 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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Keep Huawei on the Entity List Act
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Commerce relating to "Procedures Covering Suspension of Liquidation, Duties and Estimated Duties in Accord With Presidential Proclamation 10414".
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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